Description
As AI technologies become more embedded in everyday life, understanding their ethical and societal implications is essential for navigating the digital age. The growing reliance on AI raises critical concerns about privacy, accountability, and the responsible use of technology. With AI increasingly shaping personal and professional spaces, the concept of digital citizenship has emerged as vital for ensuring individuals can engage with technology in an informed and ethical way. By fostering responsible digital practices, society can prepare citizens to actively contribute to and benefit from the evolving digital landscape.
Digital Citizenship and the Future of AI Engagement, Ethics, and Privacy investigates the multidimensional relationship between digital citizenship and the influence of AI with a focus on ethical behavior, privacy, and civic engagement. It provides an interdisciplinary framework based on real-world applications and theoretical perspectives, highlighting the necessity of implementing ethical AI practices and improving digital literacy for participation in a responsible and inclusive future society. Covering topics such as academic integrity, mental health, and social network-based learning, this book is an excellent resource for academicians, researchers, educators, graduate students, technology professionals, and more.
Author's/Editor's Biography
Mahmoud M. Kh. Hawamdeh (Ed.)
Mahmoud Hawamdeh
is an experienced professional specialising in the fields of digital learning, instructional technology and digital citizenship. He holds a doctoral degree in the field of computer education and instructional technology. Dr. Hawamdeh currently serves as the Director of the Continuing Education Center at Al-Quds Open University in Palestine. He is responsible for the planning and implementation of a variety of projects and lifelong learning initiatives. Previously, he held the position of Director of the Center for Digital Learning at the same institution. He was instrumental in the establishment of the centre and the implementation of the university's digital learning strategies. In addition to his administrative responsibilities, he serves as a full-time faculty member at Al-Quds Open University and a part-time faculty member at the Arab American University of Palestine (AAUP) and Palestine Ahliya University. He teaches courses within the Master's programme at the Faculty of Graduate Studies and is responsible for the supervision of Master's theses. Additionally, Dr. Hawamdeh has coordinated and contributed to numerous projects and grants about education, digital learning, and capacity building. Further details regarding these projects can be accessed via the following link:
. Dr. Hawamdeh has contributed to a number of academic articles, books, and book chapters, including, but not limited to, the following articles: Additionally, he has conducted a comparative analysis of students and faculty level of awareness and knowledge of digital citizenship practices in a distance learning environment, as well as a systematic analysis of the effectiveness of using mobile technologies (MT) in teaching and learning foreign languages. Furthermore, he has edited the book Embracing Technological Advancements for Lifelong Learning, published by IGI Global.